1997 TVR Chimaera 5.0L Petrol · P144 BCW
1997 TVR Chimaera (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17/06/1997. Recorded mileage 107,766 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 5000cc
P144 BCW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 107,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P144 BCW Mileage History
- 25/05/2022106,977 mi
- 27/02/2024107,280 mi+303 mi
- 12/03/2025107,734 mi+454 mi
- 14/07/2026107,766 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P144 BCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (P144 BCW) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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